Community

23 July 2026

Somerset welcomes 61 new Aussie citizens

SOMERSET is now the proud home to 61 new Australian citizens. Somerset Regional Council celebrated the milestone at a Citizenship Ceremony on Thursday, 16 July at the Somerset Civic Centre in Esk. The 61 conferees hail from Bangladesh, Chile, Colombi...

22 July 2026

Warning over national emergency phone test

DOMESTIC violence advocates are urging people with hidden “safe phones” and connected devices to take precautions ahead of a nationwide emergency alert test next week, warning an unexpected alarm could reveal a device and place victim survivors at ri...

22 July 2026

FMX, fireworks and family fun to take centrestage

FROM freestyle motocross stunts and native wildlife encounters to puppet shows, hobby horse races and a dedicated Kids Zone, this year’s Kilcoy Show is promising two days packed with family entertainment. Returning on July 24 and 25, the annual show ...

22 July 2026

The lasting legacy of Uncle Noel

THE South East Queensland community has farewelled respected Jinibara and Cobble Cobble Senior Elder Uncle Noel “Gkula” Blair on July 17, whose lifelong dedication to culture, justice and community made him one of Moreton Bay’s and Somerset’s most in...

22 July 2026

Powell accepts boundary redraws, mourns communities

ANDREW Powell has described losing the Moreton Bay community from his Glass House electorate as “traumatic”, following nearly 20 years of representation. Mr Powell acknowledges a redistribution by the Queensland Electoral Commission is necessary to a...

18 July 2026

Celebrating 99 years of history

A LIFETIME of memories came full circle on July 3 when lifelong Caboolture resident May Payne celebrated her 99th birthday inside the very hospital where she was born. Family and friends gathered at the old Caboolture Hospital, now preserved as part ...

18 July 2026

Refugee stories inspire community

The strength, resilience and contributions of refugees were celebrated on June 24 at the CAMS Monthly Brunch and Refugee Celebration, proudly supported by the Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre. The event brought together community members to recognise ...

17 July 2026

D’Aguilar bushland gets a helping hand

VOLUNTEERS joined forces on July 11 to help protect one of South East Queensland’s most significant bushland reserves, taking part in a habitat restoration morning at D’Aguilar National Park. Hosted by the Friends of D’Aguilar National Park, the even...

17 July 2026

Family fun roars into Wamuran

FREE rides, live entertainment and a full day of family-friendly activities will take over the Wamuran Sports Complex later this month as the Wamuran Lions Club hosts its annual Family Carnival. The popular community event will be held on Saturday, J...